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Jacob Wood

Ventura,CA

Summary

Forward thinking worship leader with talent in guitar proficiency and vocalization. Strong knowledge of congregational worship leading and worship music writing. Team-oriented with proficiency in Logic Pro and Music production. Proven history of fostering and equipping volunteers to meet team, individual and management objectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Worship Pastor

Encounter
Ventura, CA
06.2023 - Current
  • Led worship services, ensuring high-quality musical and spiritual experiences.
  • Developed and managed lighting and set designs to enhance worship atmosphere.
  • Oversaw the expansion of livestream capabilities.
  • Built and developed a worship team from the ground up, ensuring a cohesive and skilled team.
  • Oversaw the Sunday worship experience in person and via livestream, engaging church attendees from near and far.
  • Supervised the tech department, creative department, and interns, prioritizing mentorship while also fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Led strategic meetings with leadership teams to enhance discipleship and ministry alignment.
  • Worked closely with the lead pastor to effectively implement the vision of the executive team and church elders.
  • Expanded the worship team volunteer pool, achieving over double the initial participation, and contributing to a more dynamic, culturally, and generationally diversified, and inclusive service.
  • Led giving moments and managed the communion experience, fostering a meaningful worship environment.
  • Directed the allocation of a $75k budget to support and achieve ministry objectives.

Studio Owner & Audio Engineer

Resonation Records
Ventura, CA
03.2020 - Current
  • Produced and engineered music tracks, delivering customized audio solutions for a broad clientele.
  • Delivered clear and engaging voice-over work for diverse multimedia applications.
  • Edited and created stems for live recordings to enhance worship experiences.
  • Mixed audio for video projects to enhance sound quality and ensure seamless integration with visual elements.
  • Recorded live musical sessions to produce engaging content for diverse media platforms.

Worship Director & Founder of Westlake Worship

Calvary Community Church - Westlake Village
Westlake Village, CA
01.2016 - 06.2023
  • Built a large volunteer base of studio musicians for worship. (Young Adults Ministry)
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to the church, and expanded the ministry successfully by building a thriving ministry from the ground up. (Young Adults Ministry)
  • Worked with church leadership, parents, and volunteers to establish healthy worship teams for multiple ministries in the church. (High School Ministry)
  • Oversaw teams of youth volunteers focused on leading congregants in worship.
  • Instructed and mentored youth between grades 9th-12th, as well as at the college level.
  • Carried out the church mission by planning and leading worship services that aligned with the church's values.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents, or inactive church members.
  • Produced and mixed successful, impactful worship content.
  • Planned, budgeted, and led high-level events off campus. Summer camps, worship nights, etc.
  • I wrote and collaborated on original worship music projects for church use.
  • Founded Westlake Worship, creating and releasing unique worship songs, and orchestrating dynamic live recordings through worship nights.

Founding Member & Lead Vocalist

The Coat & Colors
Ventura, CA
03.2013 - 10.2016
  • I wrote, recorded, and released more than eight songs.
  • Performed songs in various musical genres, including gospel, pop, and R&B.
  • Sang solos and duets for up to 4,000 audience members.
  • Led a team of skilled musicians.
  • I led worship at different churches for numerous weeks out of the year.
  • Opened for many big-name Christian artists, including Phil Wickham, Tenth Avenue North, and Colton Dixon.
  • I wrote original music.
  • Conducted efficient rehearsals.
  • Incorporated feedback to improve upon, and add dimension to, upcoming performances.
  • Played at regular wedding venues and festivals.
  • Fundraised over $10,000 for a new music project.
  • Implemented fundraising and promotional activities to support music projects.

Worship Leader

Community Presbyterian Church
Ventura, CA
11.2012 - 11.2015
  • Proved competence to church leadership by directing worship and growing contemporary service.
  • Regularly led worship for traditional service while also participating in choir and hand bell teams.
  • Put together lyrics presentations for congregation and performers.
  • Implemented special programs for holiday and church events.
  • Brought in and managed volunteers to fill ranks of choirs and morning worship teams.
  • Recruited, equipped and motivated band members for professional accompaniment.
  • Improved praise team and choir performance by directing regular rehearsals.
  • Chose songs and organized materials for weekly worship service.
  • Selected mix of contemporary and traditional music to meet expectations of congregation.
  • Planned worship schedules and sequences of events to keep members engaged and active.

Music Appreciation Teacher

Carden Heights Academy
Camarillo, CA
08.2012 - 06.2013
  • Used theory exercises and repetition to assist students in learning foundational music education concepts.
  • Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
  • Arranged and led activities for students, including a Christmas showcase and a vocal ensemble
  • Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Contributed to a positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.

Education

High School Diploma -

Buena High School
Ventura, CA
2011

GED -

Ventura College
Ventura, CA

GED -

Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Guitar Performance Certification

Berklee College Of Music
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Worship leadership
  • content creation
  • Singing
  • Guitar playing
  • Writing music
  • Leadership development
  • Crafting and shaping Effective Services
  • Mixing, producing
  • Biblical interpretation
  • Writing devotions
  • Worship flow and underscoring
  • Spontaneous worship moments
  • Forward-thinking
  • Social media
  • Event coordination
  • Leadership development
  • Organizational leadership
  • Discipleship
  • Missional alignment
  • Communication
  • Inspirational leadership

Accomplishments

  • Opener for Phil Wickham, Tenth Avenue North, Colton Dixon, and For All Seasons.
  • Guest worship leader for Hume Lake Christian Camp
  • Over 55,000 views on youtube.
  • Consistent numerical growth in every ministry I've led worship in for 9 years straight.

Timeline

Worship Pastor

Encounter
06.2023 - Current

Studio Owner & Audio Engineer

Resonation Records
03.2020 - Current

Worship Director & Founder of Westlake Worship

Calvary Community Church - Westlake Village
01.2016 - 06.2023

Founding Member & Lead Vocalist

The Coat & Colors
03.2013 - 10.2016

Worship Leader

Community Presbyterian Church
11.2012 - 11.2015

Music Appreciation Teacher

Carden Heights Academy
08.2012 - 06.2013

High School Diploma -

Buena High School

GED -

Ventura College

GED -

Moorpark College

Some College (No Degree) - Guitar Performance Certification

Berklee College Of Music

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